Irene May Clausen (Skinner)
October 25, 1952 ~ November 3, 2024
Resided in: Union City, PA
Irene May Clausen, 72, of Union City, passed away on November 3, 2024 at UPMC Hamot with her family at her side.
Born on October 25, 1952 she was the daughter of Wilma (Adams) Skinner of Corry and the late Louis Skinner.
Irene was a 1970 graduate of Wattsburg High School. On September 29, 1990, she married the love of her life, Mark Clausen.
In her younger years, Irene worked at the Union City Chair Factory, was a cook and bartender for Layden’s and the Phillipsville Tavern. She spent many of her years working for Madonna’s Family Restaurant.
She was co-president of Lunch With Santa for 22 years and a board member of the Fallen Riders Memorial Fund Organization since she loved to ride on the motorcycle with her husband.
She spent her life helping anyone in need. She did this by baking cookies and passing out boxes to the less fortunate to volunteering at the Horizon House or just helping out where the help was needed. Her family was very important to her and she would spend as much time with them as possible. Her infectious laugh and warm smile will be missed by those she touched.
Left to cherish her memory along with her mother and her husband Mark are her children Matthew Clausen, Sr of Union City and Renee Messina and her husband, Lewis, Jr., of Titusville; her grandchildren Dawntae Clausen of Union City, Matthew Clausen, Jr. of Meadville, Nicholas Messina of Titusville and Olivia Messina of Titusville and her sister Helen Stinebiser of Union City. She is further survived by her very close aunt Shirley Newton of Union City and many other aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; her sister-in-law Brenda Skinner of Wattsburg; and her brother-in-law Frank Clausen and his longtime companion, Carol Nichols, of Erie.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother Harry “JR” Skinner.
Family will receive guests at the Warren-Glenn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 62 S. Main Street, Union City on Friday, November 8th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Irene’s name to the Fallen Riders Memorial Fund, PO Box 9444, Erie, PA 16505 or to the family c/o Warren-Glenn Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 62 South Main Street, Union City, PA. 16438
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Irene was a blessing through her life. She was the soul behind getting our latest Wattsburg class reunions together. Terry and I are very sorry to hear of her loss. Take and share your good spirit with all in Heaven. You cannot and will not be forgotten for all the love you have spread.
Saw Irene at the high school reunion in August, such a nice person. Just as I remembered her in high school. So very sorry for your loss.
Irene was a classmate of mine at Wattsburg. She had a heart of gold always helping others. She helped coordinate our last 5 class reunion picnics. She baked the best cookies. We will miss her friendly smile & warm hugs.
Mark and family… we are so sorry for the loss of your sweet Irene. Praying for comfort and peace for all of you. 💛🙏🙏🙏
Tim and Rosie Chase
Mark and the entire Clausen Family– I am so,so sorry to hear of Irene’s passing. She was a lovely woman who made a difference to many people with all of her charitable work over the years. She will be missed by all in the biker community!! May your many memories of a life well lived bring each of you comfort in the days ahead. Gery T. Nietupski, Esq.
My condolences to family and friends. Irene was such a sweetheart – everyone loved her.
She was taken from us far too soon.
Irene and Wilma are entering Heaven hand-in-hand. 🌹🫶🌹
(Please give everyone there a hug for me) ❣️